How far is Milan, MO from Kansas City, MO?
The driving distance from Milan, MO to Kansas City, MO is about 126 miles (202.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Daviess County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milan and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milan and Kansas City.
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Start on East 3rd Street
2796 ft · 1 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn left
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
26.9 mi · 40 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
30.9 mi · 40 min · Main Street
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Turn straight
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp left
918 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
57.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, US 40 East, US 71 South: Saint Louis, Joplin
1742 ft · 33 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
745 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight right onto East 11th Street
1356 ft · 52 sec · East 11th Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
141 m · 15 sec · Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Milan and Kansas City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Street
Merge slight left
57.6 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Milan and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milan to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 126 miles (202.8 km) and usually takes 02h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Altamont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Milan and 63.1 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Milan and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Altamont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Altamont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milan and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 108.53 mi (174.67 km).
#1 Milan
City in Missouri, USA
| Population | 1,764 |
| Coordinates | 40.2022400, -93.1252100 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kansas City
The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
| Population | 495,327 |
| Coordinates | 39.0997300, -94.5785700 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Street (-94.578571, 39.099732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $16.78 | $33.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.93 | $37.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.71 | $41.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.60 | $47.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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